deskbird vs Envoy Workplace

deskbird combines desk booking, room management, workforce scheduling, and visitor management for hybrid workplaces. Employees can make a one-off desk booking in two clicks or use auto-booking, while administrators set booking rules by team, role, resource, or time without code. The platform can automate check-ins, set access priorities, and release vacant resources. Its floor plan enhancer turns an architect blueprint or sketch into an interactive floor plan. deskbird lists more than 200 integrations, including native Microsoft Teams and Slack support, Office 365 and Google calendar connections, and API options. HRIS connections can transfer leave periods and schedule updates. Mobile apps support desk, meeting-room, and parking bookings, check-ins, and colleague discovery; they require internet access, Android 6.0 or later, or iOS 16.6 or later. deskbird says customer data is processed and hosted exclusively in the EU, and lists ISO 27001 certification, SOC 2 Type 2 auditing, and GDPR compliance. Booking and check-in transactional data is anonymized after six months by default, with custom windows available for Enterprise customers. Pricing is listed from $3.75/user/mo (annual); the Business plan is $4.75 a month per active user, billed monthly.

Envoy Workplace is a workplace management platform spanning people, spaces, and communications. Its modules include visitor management, resource booking, mailroom management, critical event management, and digital signage. Resource booking covers rooms, desks, and parking, with mobile reservations and automatic release of unused bookings. Visitor workflows include pre-registration, screening, secure check-in, ID scanning, blocklist scanning, and audit-ready records. The mobile app supports employee and visitor check-in, room and desk reservations, workplace maps, package notifications, announcements, and emergency alerts on iOS and Android. Envoy lists more than 100 workplace integrations, including Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Workspace, calendar and HRIS systems, Wi-Fi networks, and access-control systems, and offers an open API. Envoy states that customer data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.2 or above and at rest with AES-256 disk encryption. It says its security controls meet SOC 2 Type II standards and support GDPR, ITAR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CCPA, and other regulations. A free Basic plan includes limited features and 100 entries per month. Paid prices vary by module; the platform must be purchased with at least one module.